June 16: Food Truck Pool Party
Several food trucks, including Ceviche and Go as well as Bahama Bucks, are on-site to feed guests near the pool. Free. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Cypress Creek Lakes Phase 2 Recreation Center, 10702 Cypress Creek Bend Lane, Cypress. 281-579-0761. www.cypresscreeklakes.com
June 16: Musica Viva Ensemble Returns to St. Mary's
The second event in St. Mary’s Summer Concert Series features Musica Viva Ensemble. The group will perform music by Mozart, Shotstakovich and Martucci. Free. 7-8 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 15415 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress. 281-370-8000. www.facebook.com/stmaryscypress
June 16-17: Overflow
Bayou City Fellowship hosts an event catered to mothers raising children on their own featuring guest speaker Lisa Harper, music, breakfast and door prizes. Activities are available for children whose mothers pre-register. 6-8:45 p.m. (Friday), 8:30-4:30 p.m. (Saturday). $20 (mothers), $5 (children). Bayou City Fellowship, 12715 Telge Road, Cypress. www.overflowbcf.com
June 16-17: 'Sister Act'
Playhouse 1960 presents the dramatic musical about a soul singer rediscovering her voice. 8 p.m. $18 (adults), $15 (students and seniors). Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Road, Houston. 281-587-8243. www.ph1960.com
June 17: Teen Game Day
Northwest Branch Library hosts a game day for teens and tweens ages 11-17 to play Super Smash Bros. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Northwest Branch Library, 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress. 281-890-2665. www.hcpl.net/location/northwest-branch-library
June 17: Dancing Around the World
Instructors and dancers from the Arthur Murray Houston Studios will perform dances from around the globe, including salsa, swing, tango, cha cha and more. 7-9:30 p.m. $15 (students and children), $30 (adults). Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 932-593-0090. www.berrycenter.net
June 17: MW James home-based and small-business expo
The trade show and conference for local small businesses and business owners provides the chance to network, learn how to grow businesses and find services that can help them expand. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with RSVP, $50 (VIP entry). Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 713-570-6164. www.mwjexpo.com
June 17: Yappy Hour at The Boardwalk at Towne Lake
The Cheese Bar hosts a fundraiser event for CAMO Rescue, the Boardwalk at Towne Lake hosts its first pet adoption event and The Royal Standard marks down all dog beds to $19. Noon-3 p.m. Free. The Boardwalk at Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.facebook.com/events/760644604113765
June 18: Blood Drive at Traders Village with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Donors can set an appointment to donate blood to save three lives. Donors will receive a coupon for a free small smoothie from Smoothie King. Noon-3:30 p.m. Free. Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston. 281-890- 5500. www.tradersvillage.com/houston
